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Gigabyte GSmart Sierra S1

Gigabyte GSmart Sierra S1

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Gigabyte GSmart Simba SX1

Gigabyte GSmart Simba SX1

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Category Breakdown

Gigabyte GSmart Sierra S1
Gigabyte GSmart Simba SX1
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.653.7

Summary

  • The Gigabyte GSmart Sierra S1 and GSmart Simba SX1 both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing similar visual experiences.
  • In terms of performance, the Sierra S1 is powered by a quad-core Mediatek MT6589 processor, while the Simba SX1 utilizes a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, potentially offering better efficiency in the latter.
  • Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera, but the video capabilities of the Simba SX1 are unspecified.
  • The Sierra S1 has a slightly larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the 1900 mAh in the Simba SX1, which may provide marginally better longevity.
  • Both phones run on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) and have similar connectivity options, ensuring a comparable software experience.
  • Build quality is similar, with minor differences in dimensions and weight, making them both portable options.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Gigabyte GSmart Sierra S1
Gigabyte GSmart Simba SX1

General

Release Date

2013
2013

Announced

2013
2013

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

5"
5"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)

PPI

720
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)

CPU

Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait

GPU

PowerVR SGX544
Adreno 305

Memory

4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

13 MP
13 MP

Main Camera Details

13 MP, AF
13 MP, AF

Front Camera

2 MP
2 MP

Front Camera Details

2 MP
2 MP

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
Yes

Selfie Video

720p
N/A

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

2000 mAh
1900 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1900 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

145.5 x 72.5 x 8.9 mm (5.73 x 2.85 x 0.35 in)
144 x 73 x 9.5 mm (5.67 x 2.87 x 0.37 in)

Weight

168 g
165 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black/White
Black/White

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps
HSPA

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot

Bluetooth

3.0
3.0

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
GPS

Software

Operating System

Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)

OS Version

Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes